Education

Biography

He is a lecture and research into various aspects of pharmaceutical education and particularly raw materials utilization and sustainability as well as health sector reforms and public health. Currently he has over a 200 hundred articles in both national and international journals. Since the past 6 years he has been managing a project aimed at improving post-basic and higher education system in Nigeria through the World Bank IDA system.

He supervises both undergraduate and postgraduate students in the above areas of pharmacy practice. He has graduated ten doctoral students and twenty other students at the master’s degree level. Many are currently under my tutelage. Three of my students are already full professors of Pharmacy.

He has both local and international experience in the pharmaceutical sector especially in education and research as he have visited overseas laboratory twice as an Alexander von Humboldt Fellow in Germany and a Matsumae Fellow in Japan . He have won several other fellowships some of which he have not been able to utilize, such as the Third World Academy of Sciences South-South Fellowship to Cameroon (1996), and the Third World Associate Fellowship to Argentina (2000). In the area of international grants, he has won a research grant from the Royal Society of Chemistry of Great Britain (2002); a grant from the Third World Academy of Sciences (2004) and another grant from the International Foundation for Science (2004). He was also a recipient of the Royal Society of Great Britain short term research fellowship to the University of Manchester in the United Kingdom.

He is a Fellow of the Nigerian Academy of Science, a Fellow of the Pharmaceutical Society of Nigeria, an Honorary Fellow of the Science Teachers’ Association of Nigeria, a Member of the Institute of Public Analysts of Nigeria and the President of the Nanomedicine Society of Nigeria. I have won the Nigerian Prize for Science and the May and Baker Prize for Excellence in the Practice of Pharmacy.

He has occupied several administrative positions in my university such as headship of my department (1995-1998; 2002-2004). He belongs to several university committees such as research grant, consultancy, postgraduate, finance, publications/colloquia committees, etc. He is a member of the University of Nigeria Strategic Planning Committee and carry out SWOT (Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, and Threats) Analysis for my Faculty. He just completed a job as the National Coordinator of a World Bank-Assisted Science and Technology Education Post-Basic Project (STEP-B) in Nigeria, which ended June 30th, 2013. He spent over 6 years running the project worth $180m and it was adjudged successful at the end of implementation. He started from day one of the Project to develop the blueprint for the component dealing with emergence of centres of excellence of the Project. He supervised the monitoring and evaluation aspect of the stage result monitoring framework development to baseline data collection to the full collection of the data of the outcome indicators. He also supervised various procurement activities including international and national competitive bidding activities worth millions of dollars. He also supervised the funds management under the Project. The total number of international competitive bidding carried out under the project was 61. He also supervised the Environmental Management and Safeguard Plans as well as the Environmental Audit.

Under this project 11 centres in the teaching and learning of Science and Technology emerged as Centres of Excellence. The National Strategy for these Centres of Excellence based on national needs was developed through my efforts with support from the Federal Ministry of Education and the World Bank. The Project also supports other 195 institutions carrying out 220 other sub-projects. He also recently developed other national strategy documents on reversing the fallen standards in education through post-doctoral arrangement and increasing access to university education through public partnership arrangements.  The following centres of Excellence are focusing completely on medical and pharmaceutical researches. 1. Centre for Zoonotic and Infectious Diseases. This centre is located at the University of Calabar in South East Nigeria. This centre is also researching into various forms of nosochomial infections. 2. Centre for Biotechnology and Genetic Engineering. This centre is located at the Federal University of Technology in Minna, in the Middle Belt States of Nigeria. The Centre is focusing on the development of vaccine for tropical diseases. 3. Environmental Protection and Preservation. In this regards emphasis ie being laid on bar-coding of medicinal plants for drug use.   4. Advanced Materials and Manufacturing Technology. This includes advanced materials for nanotechnolgy. 5. Food Security Studies which is looking at some common Nigerian food crops for enhanced production through genetic modifications and other biotechnology practices. 6. Chemical Research and Technology into the Production of Fertilizers for our farmers. 7. Renewable Energy. This study is focusing on wind and solar forms of energy. 8. Centre for Technical Vocational Education and Training. This centre is focused on the production of technical teachers for our technical education system. 9. Software Engineering. This centre will focus its own study on the production of computer software for the nation. 10. Centre fort Solid Minerals Research and Development. Nigeria is rich in solid minerals. This will help to lessen focus on the oil sector. 11. Multimedia Technology and Cinematography. This centre is to research into and further develop the Nigerian film industry.

In terms of language ability, I am an Idoma (a Nigerian tribe) by tribe. I speak English (fluently), French (moderately), German (moderately), Japanese (a little), Hausa (a little), Yoruba (a little) and Ibo (a little). He can, therefore, fit well into any social and cultural environment with ease.

Research Interest

• Issues in Health Reforms and Social Health
• Extraction of Antimicrobial Agents from Lichens
• Bioadhesive Drug Delivery Design Using Natural Polysaccharides.
• Use of mucin and honey for wound healing
• Use of mucin as a rectal absorption enhancer.
• PEGylated polysaccharides in drug delivery
• Mucinated polysaccharides in drug delivery
• Gelatinated polysaccharides in drug delivery
• PEGylated Mucins in drug delivery
• PEGylated gelatin in drug delivery

Scientific Activities

Honours won

External Activities

Publications

Project/Theses

1. Genetic Engineering as a Source of Pharmaceuticals and the New Techniques of Drug Delivery (First Degree Project).
2. Microencapsulation of Some Anti-malarial Drugs (Masters Degree Dissertation).
3. Physico-Chemical Properties and Pharmaceutical Application of Prosopis africana  Gum (Ph. D Thesis).

Books and Chapters in Books

1. Adikwu, M. U. (2003). Job Choice and Challenges for the Graduate Pharmacist. Irawo Press, Makurdi, Nigeria
2. Adikwu, M U et al. (2001). Basic Techniques in Pharmaceutics, El-Demak  Publishers, Enugu, Nigeria.
3. Adikwu, M. U. (2006). What God Says About Politics. Praise Concept Publishers,  Enugu.
4. Adikwu, M. U. (2006). The Banner of His Presence. Praise Concept Publishers,  Enugu.
5. Adikwu, M. U. and Attama A.  (2007). Natural  Products in Wound Healing; Research SignPost, Kerala, India., P. A. Akah, Ed. Adikwu, M. U. (2009). The Pains and Gains of Disappointment, Abuja:  Arowas Press and Publishers
6. Adikwu M. U. ed. (2009). Biopolymers in Drug Delivery: Recent Advances and Challenges. Bentham Publishers, Malaysia
7. Adikwu, M. U. (2009). Multifarious potentials of tropical animal-derived biopolymers in drug delivery: Lessons from the African snail mucin. In Biopolymers in Drug Delivery: Recent Advances and Challenges, Bentham Publishers, Malaysia, pp. 27-38    
8. Adikwu, M. U. (co-ed). (2010). Integrating Current African Concepts and Pharmaceutical Sciences and Pharmacy in a New Word, Pyramid Pharmaceutical Group Inc., USA (In Press). ISSN 2152-7849
9. Adikwu, M. U. (2010). Pharmaceutical Research Challenges and Barriers in Africa. In:  Udeani, et al, Integrating Current African Concepts and Pharmaceutical Sciences and Pharmacy in a New Word, Pyramid Pharmaceutical Group Inc., USA (In Press). ISSN 2152-7849
10. Adikwu, M. U. (2010). Pharmacy Practice Barriers and Challenges in Africa. In: Udeani, et al, Integrating Current African Concepts and Pharmaceutical Sciences and Pharmacy in a New Word, Pyramid Pharmaceutical Group Inc., USA (In Press). ISSN 2152-784
11. Adikwu, M. U., J. O. Okafor and E.C. Ibezim (2011). Wound Healing Potentials of Honey-Mucin Combinations, ISBN 978-3-8443-8025-5,VDM Verlagsservicegesellschaft mbH, Saarbrucken, Germany
12. Okore, VC, Ibezim, E. C., Adikwu, M. U., Attama, A. A. And Ofokansi, K.C. (2004). Basic dispensing procedures. In: Pharmaceutics and Pharmaceutical Microbiology, El Demak Publishers, Enugu, Nigeria, 2004, pp. 39-79
13. Adikwu, M. U., Uzuegbu, D. B. and Attama, A. A. (2008). Physiology of microorganisms. In: Laboratory Techniques in Pharmaceutical Microbiology; Okore, V. C. and Attama, A. A. (eds.)  Jolyn Publishers, Nsukka, 1-20.
14. Adikwu, M. U.,  Agunbiade, M. O.,  Abah, J. M. U. (2017). Science and Technology Education Initiatives in Nigeria: The Case of STEP-B. In: Science Education: A Global Perspective. Springer: 145-173
15. Ejikeugwu, Chika, Esimone, C. O. and Adikwu, M. U. (2017).  Antibiogram and Detection of ESBL and MBL in Gram-Negative Bacteria.  LAP Lambert Academic Publishing, ISBN 97833303178892

Journal Articles

1. Adikwu, M U., Olorunfemi, J B and Emmanuel, T A. (1989). Out patient compliance with prescribed drugs at Kwara State Civil Service Clinic.  Nig. J. Pharm.1(1), 30-32
2. Chukwu, A., Agarwal, S P and Adikwu, M U. (1991). Some properties of chloroquine phosphate and quinine hydrochloride microcapsules. S T P Pharma. Sci. 1(2), 117-120.
3. Chukwu, A., Agarwal, S P and Adikwu, M U. (1991). Preliminary evaluation of dika wax as a sealant in quinine hydrochloride microcapsules. S T P Pharma  Sci. 1(2), 121-124.
4. Adikwu, M U., Chukwu, A. and Chiori, C O. (1991). Sealant effect of dika fat in the microcapsules of a highly water soluble drug: chloroquine phosphate. Acta Pharm. Jugoslav. 4(1), 61-65.
5. Adikwu, M U. (1991). Titrimetric assay of paracetamol using dimethylsulpoxide (DMSO). Pharm. World Journal 8(3), 84-86.
6. Adikwu, M U and Chukwu, I K. (1991). Evaluation of fungal polysaccharide from the sclerotium of pleurotus as a disintegrant in aminophylline tablets. Pharmakeftiki 4(III), 127-130.
7. Adikwu, M U and Okafor, B O. (1991). Various facets of the essential drugs list and rational drug use. Pharm. World Journal 8(1): 27-30                                                                                                                                                                               
8. Adikwu, M U and Osondu, B O. (1991). Four years of essential drugs list in Nigeria. Soc. Sci. Med. 33 (9), 1005-1010.
9. Adikwu, M U., Udeala, O K and Ohiri, F C. (1992). Evaluation of prosopis gum in tabletting I. Binding properties in granules and tablets. S T P Pharma. Sci. 2(2), 159-163.
10. Adikwu, M U., Udeala, O K. and Ohiri, F C. (1992). Release behaviour from microcapsules of chloroquine phosphate treated with polymerized latex of Landolpia dulcis. S T P Pharma. Sci. 2(3), 167-170.
11. Adikwu, M U., Udeala, O K. and Ohiri, F C. (1992). Evaluation of prosopis gum in tabletting II. Disintegrant properties. S T P Pharma. Sci. 2(3), 221-226.
12. Adikwu, M U., Udeala, O K. and Ohiri, F C. (1992). Swelling studies on a gum from Prosopis africana. Pharmakeftiki 5, 169-170.
13. Adikwu, M U. and Agboola, J A. (1992). Adsorptive properties of a polysaccharide from the sclerotium of Pleurotus tuber-regium. Pharmakeftiki 5, 75-78.
14. Adikwu, M U. (1992). Differences in microcapsule micromeritics of two antimalarial drugs. J. West Afr. Pharm. 5(1), 45-48.
15. Adikwu, M U. (1992). Abuse of brand names in era of essential drugs. Lancet 339, 623-624.
16. Adikwu, M U. (1992). Could the law governing the use of prescription-only medicines not be extended to traditional medicines? Tropical Doctor 22, 21.
17. Adikwu, M U. and Okoye, K C. (1992). Patient factors militating against the laws on prescription-only medicines in Nigeria. Nig. J. Pharm. 23(3), 7-8, 11.
18. Adikwu, M U. (1993). Evaluation of a set of parameters for the
19. optimum microencapsulation of chloroquine phosphate. J. Univ. Sci.
20. Tech. 13, 45-49.
21. Adikwu, M U. (1993). In vitro adsorption of pyridoxine hydrochloride onto the sclerotium  pleurotus: A case of food-drug interaction. Acta Pharm. 43, 201-207.
22. Adikwu, M. U. (1993). Release of theophylline from simple coarcervates of mucuna gum. Pharmakeftiki 6, 32-35.
23. Okore, V C. and Adikwu, M U. (1993). Release of theophylline from a heterogenous matrix containing dika fat, a consideration of the in vitro release mechanism. Pharmaketiki, 6, 129-132.
24. Adikwu, M U., Udeala, O K. and Ohiri, F C. (1993). Effect of environmental conditions and plasticization on the swelling properties of prosopis gum. S T P Pharma. Sci. 3, 494-498.
25. Adikwu, M U. (1993). Release of drugs from sustained release dosage forms. J. West Afr. Pharm. 7(2), 60-65.
26. Adikwu, M U and Ossai, A O. (1994). Properties and tablets prepared with Landolphia dulcis pseudolatex as the granulating fluid. S. T. P. Pharma. Sci. 4, 190-194.
27. Adikwu, M U. (1994). Suspending properties of prosopis gum. S T P Pharma Sci. 139-144.
28. Adikwu, M U., Udeala, O K. and Ohiri, F C. (1994). Emusifying properties of Prosopis  africana gum. S T P Pharma. Sci. 4, 298-302.
29. Adikwu, M U. and Ossai, A O. (1994). Evaluation of Landolphia dulcis  pseudolatex as a granulating fluid for aminophylline tablets. Acta Pharm. 44, 157-162.
30. Adikwu, M U. (1994). Adsorption of salicylates onto the sclerotium of pleurotus: implications in food-drug interactions. J Univ. Sci. Tech. 14, 23-27.
31. Onunkwo, G C. and Adikwu, M U. (1995). Quantitative reactions of two amino-penicillins with π-acceptors. J West Afr. Pharm. 9, 40-43.
32. Adikwu, M U. (1995). Release behaviour of latex-treated matrix tablet formulations. Pharmakeftiki, 8, 83-88.
33. Adikwu, M U. (1995). Gel permeation chromatography of a polysaccharide gum from Mucuna flagillepes. Pharmakeftiki, 8, 151-153.
34. Adikwu, M U. and Okide, G B. (1995). Drug recall: a necessity for quality drug distribution system. Nig. J. Pharm. 26, 28-29.
35. Adikwu, M U. (1996). Charge-transfer complexation of chloranilic acid with pyrimethamine. Boll. Chim. Farm. 135, 15-17.
36. Adikwu, M U. (1996). Sales practices of patent medicine sellers in Nigeria. Health Policy and Planning 11, 202-205.
37. Chuku, A I., Kanu, A I., Okafor, R U. and Adikwu, M U. (1996). Use of labelling to promote responsible self medication. J. West Afr. Pharm. 10, 12-16.
38. Adikwu, M U. (1997). Street begging, sexuality and tropical diseases. Afr. J. Med. Pract. 4, 25-29.
39. Adikwu, M U. and Esimone, C O. (1997). Emulsifying properties of Gelrite stabilised with sodium sesquicarbonate (trona). Boll. Chim. Farm. 136(1), 22-27.
40. Echegi, E C. and Adikwu, M U. (1997). Detection of diethylcarbamazine on thin layer plates using π-acceptors in 1,4-dioxane. Acta Pharm. 47(2), 143-145.
41. Adikwu, M U. and Ofokansi, K C. (1997). Spectrophotometric determination of moclobemide by charge-transfer complexation. J. Pharm. Biomed. Analy. 16, 529-532.
42. Onunkwo, G C. and Adikwu, M U. (1997). Stability of Veegum/mucuna gum emulsions. S T P Pharma Sci. 7, 230-233.
43. Adikwu, M U. (1997). Drug release from latex-treated matrix tablet formulations. Acta Pharm. 47(1), 31-37.
44. Adikwu, M U., Ofokansi, K C. and Ofoefule, S I. (1997). Utility of chloranilic acid in the spectrophotometric assay of promethazine hydrochloride. Boll. Chim. Farm. 450-453.
45. Attama, A. A., Chuku, A. I., Muko, K N.and Adikwu, M U. (1997). Effect of Veegum on the suspending properties of mucuna gum. Boll. Chim. Farm. 136(7), 239-243.
46. Adikwu, M U., Onyia, C C. and Ofokansi, K C. (1997). Evaluation of the physico- chemical properties of Gladiolus actinomorphantus starch. Acta Pharm. 47(3), 197-202.
47. Njoku, O U. and Adikwu, M. U. (1997). Investigation on some physico-chemical, anti-oxidant and toxicological properties of Moringa oleifera seed oil. Acta Pharm. 47, 287-290.
48. Ohiri, F C., Muko, K N. and Adikwu, M U. (1997). Microbiological studies on tablets containing high proportions of Prosopis africana gum. J. Pharm. Res. Develop. 2(2), 11-13.
49. Adikwu, M U., Muko, K N and Esimone, C O (1998). Formulation of sustained release theophylline tablets using mucuna gum as a hydrophilic retardant. J. Univ. Sci. Tech. 18: 4-7.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         
50. Echegi, E C., Ezeigwe, E I. and Adikwu, M U. (1998). The use of π-acceptors in the detection of α-methyldopa on thin layer plates. Boll. Chim. Farm. 137(2), 59-61. 
51. Adikwu, M U., Udeala, O K. and Ohiri, F C. (1998). Evaluation of Prosopis africana gum in gel-forming sustained-release tablets. J. Pharm. Res. Develop. 2(3), 36-40.
52. Adikwu, M U. and Ofokansi, K C. (1997). The suspending properties of Cissus rufescence gum in combination with Veegum. Boll. Chim.Farm. 137(4), 120-124.
53. Attama, A. A. and Adikwu, M U. (1998). Release and permeation properties of gels formulated with mucuna gum. Plant Prod. Res. Comm. 2, 26-32.
54. Okide, G B. and Adikwu, M U. (1998). A kinetic study of the auto-oxidation of arachis oil. Boll. Chimico. Farmac. 137(7), 277-280.
55. Attama, A A. and Adikwu, M U. (1998). Evaluation of the cellulose material from Prosopis africana pods as a disintegrant in sodium salicylate tablets. Boll. Chim. Farm. 137(4), 97-102.
56. Adikwu, M U. (1998). Prescription patterns in some Nigerian health centres: implications  for rational drug use. West Afr. J. Pharm. 12(2), 40-43.
57. Adikwu, M U. and Ofokansi, K C. (1998). Energetics of the adsorption of some drugs unto the sclerotium of Pleurotus tuber-regium. Boll. Chim. Farm. 137(5), 165-168.
58. Adikwu, M U. (1998). Analysis of diethylcarbamazine by charge transfer complexation with chloranilic. Boll. Chim. Farm. 137(5), 173-177.
59. Adikwu, M U. (1998). Molecular weight and amylose/amylopectin ratio of the starch from Gladiolus actinomorphantus. Nig. J. Nat. Prod. 2, 54-56.
60. Ibezim, E C., Esimone, C O. and Adikwu, M U. (1998). The release properties of microcapsules prepared with polymerised latex of Landolphia dulcis. Acta Pharm. 48(2), 111-118.
61. Adikwu, M U., Ofokansi, K C. and Attama, A A. (1998). Thermodynamic studies of the charge-transfer interactions of chloranilc acid with moclobemide and promethazine hydrochloride. Bio. Pharm. Bull. 21(12), 1243-1246.
62. Esimone, C O., Adikwu, M U. and Okonta, J C. (1998). Preliminary antimicrobial screening of the ethanolic extract from the lichen Usnea subfloridans.( L). J. Pharm. Res. Develop. 3(2), 99-102.
63. Adikwu, M. U. (1998). Learning of ethics and faking of drugs in Nigeria. Afric. J. Med. Pract. 5 (6), 291-293
64. Adikwu, M U. and Esimone, C O. (1998). Susceptibility of tetracycline and ampicillin resistant strains of Staphylococcus aureus to bioactive column fractions of the lichen Ramalina farinacea. (L.). Ach. J. Pharm. Pharmacol. 50(Supplement), 38. 
65. Esimone, C O., Muko, K N. and Adikwu, M U. (1999). Antimicrobial properties of Indigofera dendroides. Fitoterapia, 70, 517-520.
66. Esimone, C O. and Adikwu, M U. (1999). Antimicrobial activity and cytotoxicity of Ramalina farinacea. Fitoterapia, 70, 428-431.
67. Esimone, C O., Adikwu, M U., Uzuegbu, D B. and Udeogaranya, O P. (1999). The effect of ethylenediamine tetracetic acid on the antimicrobial properties of benzoic acid and  cetrimide. J. Pharm. Res. Develop. 4(1), 1-8.
68. Attama, A A. and Adikwu, M U. (1999). The physicochemical properties of starch derived from Tacca involucrata. Nig. J. Nat. Prod. Med 3, 70-72.
69. Esimone, C O.,  Adikwu, M U., Ebi, G C, Anaga, A. and Njoku, C. (1999). Preliminary physicochemical evaluations and bioactive properties of column fractions from Ramalina farinacea.(L.). Ach. Boll. Chim. Farm. 138, 19-25.
70. Okide, G B. and Adikwu, M U.(1999). The role of the academic pharmacist in oral rehydration (ORT) programmes. Nig. J. Pharm. Pract. Cont. Edu. 2(2), 19-22.
71. Attama, A A., Esimone, C O. and Adikwu, M U. (1999). Binary combination of detarium gum and Veegum as a binder in sodium salicylate tablets. Boll. Chim. Farm. 138(5), 199-202.
72. Attama, A A. and Adikwu, M U. (1999). Bioadhesive delivery of hydrochlorothiazide using tacca starch/SCMC and tacca starch/Carbopol 940 and 941 admixtures. Boll. Chim. Farm. 138(7), 329-336.
73. Adikwu, M U., Ofokansi, K C. and Attama, A A. (1999). Spectrophotometric and thermodynamic studies of the charge transfer interaction between diethylcarbamazine citrate and chloranilic acid. Chem. Pharm. Bull. 47(4), 463-466.
74. Attama, A A., Adikwu, M U and Muko, K N (1999).  Evaluation of Prosopis africana gum in the formulation of jellies. J Univ. Sci. Tech., 19, 124-128.
75. Ezugwu C O and Adikwu, M U (1999). Healthcare financing via privatisation process in secondary health care institutions. Nig J Pharm. Pract. Cont. Edu., 2, 6-13.
76. Attama A A., Adikwu, M U and Esimone C O (1999). Sedimentation studies on chalk suspensions containing blends of Veegum and detarium gum as suspending agents. Boll. Chim. Faramac. 138, 521-525.
77. Attama, A A and Adikwu, M U (1999). Effect of trona on the properties of tablets prepared with three disintegrants. J Pharm. Res. Develop. 4, 79-84.
78. Okide, G B., Adikwu, M U. and Esimone, C. O. (2000). Antimicrobial activities of some amino derivatives of 5,7-dibromo-2-methyl-8-hydroxyquinoline. Biol. Pharm. Bull. 23(2), 257-258.
79. Njoku, O U., Eneh, F U., Ononogbu, I C and Adikwu, M U (2000). Compositional and toxicological studies on sheabutter. J. Nutraceuticals, Functional & Medical Foods 2(3), 33-38.
80. Attama, A A and Adikwu, M U. (2000). Dissolution of hydrophobic drugs from tablets containing trace amounts of trona as the dissolution enhancer. J. Pharm. Res. Develop., 5, 61-66.
81. Attama, A A., Adikwu, M U and Okoli, N D (2000). Studies on bioadhesive granules 1: granules formulated with Prosopis africana (prosopis) gum. Chem. Pharm. Bull. 48, 734-737.
82. Attama, A A., Adikwu, M U and Ezeabasili, S. I (2000). Use of goat fat/palm oil admixtures in the formulation of suppositories.  J Pharm. Res. Develop. 5, 17-22.
83. Ojile, J E., Adikwu, M U and Okoli, N D (2000). Properties of films prepared from prosopis and mucuna gums. Boll. Chim. Farmac. 139, 190-193.
84. Adikwu, M U., Attama, A. A. and Esimone, C. O. (2000). Detection of halophantrine,  mefloquine and proguanil by charge-transfer on thin layer plates. Boll. Chim. Farmac. 139, 46-48.
85. Adikwu, M U., Ojile, J E and Okoli, N. D. (2000).  Effect of dissolution fluid and presence of hog intestinal barrier on the dissolution of  theophylline from bioadhesive granules. Boll. Chim. Farmac. 139: 242-246.
86. Adikwu, M U., Udeala, O. K. and Ohiri, F C (2000). Physicochemical properties of a new polysaccharide gum from Prosopis africana. Part II. Coarcervation properties with ethanol. Discovery and Innovation, 12, 80-84.
87. Adikwu, M U and Hoetje, H.-D. (2001). Mechanistic appraisal of the charge-transfer complexes of promethazine with chloranil: a modelling approach. Chem Pharm. Bull. 49, 669-674.
88. Esimone, C O., Adikwu, M U., Nwafor, S. V. and Okoli, C O. (2001). Potential use of tea extracts as a complementary mouth wash: a comparative evaluation of two samples. J. Altnert. Complement. Med. 7, 1-5.
89. Adikwu, M U., Builders, P. F., Ofokansi, K C and Attama, A A. (2001). Studies of the complexation of chloranilic acid with proguanil. Boll Chim. Farmac. 140, 172-176.
90. Esimone, C. O., Ezeabasili, S. I., Muko., K N., Ohiri, F C and Adikwu, M U (2001). Drug adsorption studies on pregelatinized gladiolus starch. Boll. Chim. Farmac. 140, 351-353.
91. Adikwu, M U and Ojile, J. E (2001). The Nigerian forensic pharmacy curriculum and pharmacy ethics. Pharm. Pract. Cont. Edu. 4, 9-12.
92. Adikwu, M U., Ezeabasili, S. I. and Esimone, C O (2001). Evaluation of the physicochemical properties of a new polysaccharide gum from Prosopis africana. Boll. Chim. Farmac., 140, 40-45.
93. Attama, A. A., Adikwu, M. U. and Ngini, V. (2001). In vitro release of metronidazole from suppositories formulated with blends of cow fat and palm kernel oil.  J. Univ. Sci. Tech. 21: 62-66
94. Esimone, C O and Adikwu, M U (2002). Susceptibility of some clinical isolates of Staphylococcus to bioactive column fractions from the lichen Ramalina farinacea (L) Ach. Phytotherapy Research, 16, 494-496.
95. Adikwu, M U., Okoli, N D and Ojile, J. E. (2002). Formulation and evaluation of bioadhesive granules of theophylline formulated from mucuna and prosopis gums. Acta Pharm. 52, 53-56.
96. Esimone, C O, Nwafor, S V, Okoli, C O, Chah, K F, Uzuegbu, D B, Chibundu, C., Eche, M A and Adikwu, M U (2002). In vivo evaluation of the interaction between aqueous extract of Garcinia kola (Heckel) and ciprofloxacin hydrochloride. Am J Therap. 9 (4): 275-280.
97. Attama, A. A. And Adikwu, M. U. ((2002). Studies on modified gladiolus starch. Nig. J. Pharm. 35-42.
98. Esimone, C. O., Adikwu, M. U., Ibezim, E. C. Ofoefule, S. I. Nwafor, S. V. and Onuoha, O. M. (2002). Potential application of Garcinia kola seed as a natural antidote in the management of ciprofloxacin hydrochloride poison. An in vitro study. Acta Pharmaceutica 52: 219-226
99. Adikwu, M U and Hoeltje, H.-D. (2002). Charge-oriented modeling in charge-transfer systems. Boll. Chim. Farmac. 141, 279-281.
100. C. O. Esimone, Adikwu, M. U., Nwafor, S. V., Okoli, C. O., Ndu, O. O. and Nwoke, O. I. (2002). In Vitro antimicrobial interactions of arthemeter with some 4-quinolones. Boll. Chim. Farmac., 141: 385-388
101. Attama, A. A. and Adikwu, M. U. (2002). Physico-chemical properties of a new polysaccharide gum from Prosopis africana : prosopis gum-alginic acid complex coacervate system. Plant Prod. Res. J. (7) 43-50
102. Attama, A A., Adikwu, M U., and Nnamani, P. O. (2003). Self-emulsifying adhesive systems of  diclofenac. Int. J. Pharm. 262 (1-2):23-8.
103. Adikwu M U (2003). Theoretical aspects of the interaction of ampicillin with chloranilic acid. J. Pharm. & Allied Sc. 1 (2), 73-77.
104. Adikwu, M U., Yoshikawa, K. and Kanji, T. (2003). Bioadhesive delivery of metformin using a polysaccharide with antidiabetic potential. Bio. Pharm Bull. (Tokyo) 26: 662-666
105. Attama, A. A., Adikwu, M U and Nnamani, P O. (2003). Delivery of diclofenac sodium via non-disintegrating bioadhesive tablets of paraffin wax. S. T. P. Pharma Sci. 13: 147-150, 2003
106. Attama A. A. and Adikwu, M. U. (2003).  Release of indomethacin from bioadhesive tablets containing carbopol 941 modified with Abelmuschus esculentus (okra) gum Boll Chim Farm. 2003 Sep; 142(7):298-302.
107. Attama, A. A., Adikwu, M U and Okoli, N. D. (2003). Studies of bioadhesive granules II. Granules prepared from mucuna gum. S. T. P. Pharma Sc. 13, 153-220.
108. Attama, A. A., Nnamani, P. O. and Adikwu, M. U. (2003). Diclofenac release from bioadhesive hydrophilic matrix tablets formulated with polyvinyl-pyrrolidone-sodium carboxymethyl cellulose copolymer. J. Pharm. Allied Health Sci., 1:1-7
109. Attama, A. A., Nnamani, P. O., Mbonu, I. K. and Adikwu, M. U. (2003). The effect of hypochlorite oxidation on the physical properties of gladiolus starch. J.Pharm. Allied  Health Sci. 1 (1): 28-35
110. Adikwu, M. U. (2003). Theoretical aspects of the charge-tarnsfer interactions of ampicillin with chloranilic acid. J. Pharm. Allied Health Sci. 1 (2), 73-79
111. Esimone, C. O., Adikwu, M. U., Ndu, O. O., Udeogaranya, P. O., Ezugwu, C. O. and Obonga, W. (2003). Effect of Garcinia kola seed extract on the antimicrbial properties of some antibiotics in vitro. J. Pharm. Allied Health Sci. 1(2), 114-120
112. Adikwu, M. U., Ofokansi, K. C., Esimone, C. O., Kene, T. U. and Okorie, O. (2003). In vitro and ex vivo release study of drugs from ointments formulated with beeswax processed from locally available honeycombs. J. Pharm. Allied Health Sci. 1(1): 45-54
113. Attama, A. A., Nnamani, P. O., Adikwu, M. U. and Akidi, F. O. (2004). Thermodynamic consideration of the charge transfer interaction of the donor: acceptor type between chloranilic acid and haloperidol. Chem. Pharm. Bull. (Tokyo). 2004 52(3):303-6.
114. Adikwu, M U, Yoshikawa Y and Kanji, T. (2004). Pharmacodynamic-pharmacokinetic profiles of metformin hydrochloride from mucoadhesive formulation of a polysaccharide with antidiabetic potential in streptozotocin-induced diabetic rat models. Biomaterials 25, 3041-3048
115. Attama A. A., Adikwu, M. U. and Okpi, O. (2004). Bioavailability of metronidazole from in situ gelling and mucoadhesive supositories formulated with Carbopol ETD 2020. Journal of Biological Research and Biotech. 2(1): 75-81
116. Attama, A. A., Nnamani, P. O., Adikwu, M. U. and Akidi, F. O. (2003). Spectrophotometric determination of haloperidol by charge-transfer interaction with chloranilic acid. S. T. P. Pharm.Sci., 13 (6), 4-9
117. Attama, A. A., Adikwu, M. U. and Akpa, P. A. (2004). Melt extrusion bioadhesive delivery of diclofenac sodium granules using theobroma oil.Boll Chim Farm. 143(4):174-7.
118. Onunkwo, G. C., Egeonu, H. C., Adikwu, M. U., Ojile, J. E. and Olosuwulu, A. K. (2004). Some physical properties of tabletted seed of Garcinia kola (Heckel). Chem. Pharm. Bull. 52: 649-653
119. Ofokansi, K. C., Adikwu, M. U., Esimone, C. O. and Nwodo, N. M. (2003). Antibacterial activity of the leaf extract of Ocimum gratissimum (Fam. Labiatae). J. Bio. Res. Biotech. 1: 35-42
120. Adikwu, M. U. and Ofokansi, K. C. (2003). Application of conformational space search in drug action. J. Bio. Res. Biotech. 2: 69-76
121. Attama, A. A. and Adikwu, M. U. (2002). Studies on modified Gladiolus starch. Nig. J. Pharmacy 33: 35-42
122. Ofokansi, K. C., Adikwu, M. U., Esimone, C. O. and Nwodo, M. N. (2004). In vitro evaluation of the combined antibacterial activity of the leaf extracts of Dissotis theifolia with some disc antibiotics. Indian J Pharm. Sci. 66 (5): 659-664
123. Adikwu, M. U. Okorie, O. O. and Attama, A. A. (2004). Pharmacodynamics of metformin in detarium gum mucoadhesive formulations. J. Pharmaceutical Research (India) 3: 35-41
124. Attama, A. A. And Adikwu, M. U. (2004). Glucose lowering effects of parenteral doses of phenformin of expected low serum perturbations. African J. Pharm. Res. Dev. 1:7-10
125. Attama, A. A. Adikwu, M. U and Amorha, CJ. (2003). Release of indomethacin from bioadhesive tablets containing carbopol 941 modified with Abelmuschus esculentus (okra) gum. Boll Chim Farm. 142 :298-302
126. Adikwu, M. U. (2005). Evaluation of snail mucin motifs as rectal absorption enhancer for insulin in non-diabetic rat models. Biological and Pharmaceutical Bull. 28 (9):1801-1805
127. Adikwu, M. U., Nnamani, P. O. and Attama, A. A. (2005). Evaluation of snail mucin for the bioadhesive delivery of chlorpropamide. Bioresearch 5: 75-85
128. Adikwu, M. U. and Nnamani, P. O. (2005). Some physiological and toxicological properties of snail mucin. Bioresearch 5: 1-6.
129. Adikwu, M. U. and Ikejiuba, C. C. (2005). Some physicochemical and wound healing properties of snail mucin. Bolletino Chimico Farmceutico 144:1-8
130. Adikwu, M. U. and Okafor, J. O. (2006). Evaluation of Mucin as a Release Enhancer For Rectal Delivery of Glibenclamide. Current Drug Delivery 3 (3), 243-254
131. Ezugwu, C. O., Adikwu, M. U. and Nwodo, N. J. (2002). Determination of the HLB values of some natural gums. Plant Products Research Journal, 7 (2), 9-18
132. Esimone, C. O., Adikwu, M. U., Ndu, O. O. Udeogaranya, P. O., Ezugwu, C. O. and Obonga, W. O. (2003). Effects of Garcinia kola seed extract on the antimicrobial properties of some antibiotics in vitro. J. Pharm. Allied Health Sci. 1 (2), 114-120.
133. M. U. Adikwu, A. H. Balami, J. E. Ojile and J. A. Onaolapo (2005). Compression Behaviour of Novel Acid Modified Mucilage from Cissus populnea stem bark. Journal of Raw Materials Research and Development 2: 17-33
134. Esimone CO, Omobowajo OR, Amadi C, Adikwu MU, Edrada R, Proksch P and Nabi G (2006). Antiviral potentials of Nigerian Aframomum melagueta Roscoe and Piper guineense Schum. and Thonn. Nig. J. Nat. Prod. Med. 10: 51-54.
135. M.U. Adikwu, A. A. Attama and O. Okorie (2006). Effect of mucoadhesive delivery of metformin on the entero-insular axis. STP Pharma Sciences 16 (2):157-159.
136. Ezugwu, C. O. Odo, U. E. and Adikwu, M. U. (2005). Primary health    care financing in Nigeria via privatisation using share holders contribution mechanism. Journal of Pharmaceutical and Allied Health Sciences 3 (1), 300-309.
137. 134. M. U Adikwu, K. O. Aneke and P. F. Builders (2005). Biophysical Properties of Mucin and Its Use as a Mucoadhesive Agent in Drug Delivery: Current Developments and Future Concepts. Nigerian J. Pharm. Res. 4: 60-69
138. M U Adikwu and P.O. Nnamani. (2005). Rheological Studies on Snail Mucin with  Potential for Bioadhesive Drug Delivery . Indian J. Pharm. Res. 4 (4): 80-84
139. Builders, P. F. Adikwu, M. U. Egieyeh, A. and Kunle, O. O. (2006). The swelling properties Adonsonia digitata mucilage: A super gel forming polymer. African Journal of Pharmaceutical Research and Development. 2: 88-93
140. Agboke, A. A. Edeh, O. G. and Adikwu, M. U. (2006). The study of interactions of silver concentrate and gentamycin against a clinical isolate of Escherichia coli. African Journal of Pharmaceutical Research and Development. 2: 94-96
141. Adikwu, M. U. (2006). Mucins and their potentials (editorial). Tropical Journal of Pharmaceutical Research, 5: 581-582
142. Adikwu, M. U. and Ndu, O. O. (2006). Gastroprotective properties of mucin             andhoney combinations. Journal of Pharmaceutical Research (India) 5: 84-86
143. Adikwu. M. U. and Ezeugwu, A. C. (2006). Comparative assay of diphenhydramine hydrochloride and its dosage form using colorimetry, UV-spectroscopy, potentiometric and aqueous acid-base titrations. Journal of Pharmaceutical Research (India) 5: 74-78.
144. Adikwu, M. U., Agboke, A. A., Iroha, I. and Esiobu, I. (2006). In Vitro Evaluation of the Interactions between Chloramphenicol and Lamivudine against Escherichia coli and Nystatin and Lamivudine against Candida albicans  Bio-Research 4(2): 85 – 8
145. Builders, P. F., Adikwu, M. U., Egieyeh, A. and Kunle, O. O. (2006). The swelling properties of Adonsonia digitata mucilage: a super gelforming polymer. Afr. J. Pharm. Res. 2: 88-93
146. Agboke, A. A., Edeh, O. O. and Adikwu, M. U. (2006). The study of interactions of colloidal silver concentrate and gentamicin against clinical isolates of Escherichia coli. Afr. J. Pharm. Res. 2: 88-93
147. Esimone, C. O., Uzuegbu, D. B., Egbu, N. L., Adikwu, M. U., Dibua, U. E. and Iroha, I. R. (2006).In vitro evluation of the interactions between the chroform extract of Chromolena odorata and lincomycin and itraconazole using the checker board method. J. Med. Pharm. Sc. 2: 69-73
148. Abonyi, D. O. Adikwu, M. U. Esimone, C. O. and Ibezim, E. C. (2009). Plants as sources of antiviral agents. Afr.  J. Biotechnol. 8: 3989-3994.
149. EA Udokpoh, CC Muogbo, AA Agboke,  I Iroha and MU Adikwu (2006), Preliminary inverstigation into the anti-microbial properties of methanolic and aqueous extracts of the leaves of Euphorbia hirta linn( Family: Euphorbiaceae) Bio-Research 4(1) : 7-9
150. Esimone, C. O., Iroha, I. R., Okeh, C. O., Ude, I. G. and Adikwu, M. U. (2006). In vitro interaction of ampicillin with ciprofloxacin or spiramycin as determined by the decimal assay for additivity technique. Nigerian Journal of Health and Biomedical Sciences 5 (1):12-16
151. Esimone, C. O., Omobowajo, O. R., Amadi, C., Adikwu, M. U., Proksch, P. and Uberla, K. (2006). Antiviral potentials of two Nigerian spices: Afromum melgueta Roscoe and Piper guinense  (Schum and Thonn) Nig. J. Nat. Prod. Med. 10: 51-53
152. Ofokansi, K.C. and Adikwu, M. U. (2007). Preparation and Evaluation of Mucin-Gelatin Mucoadhesive Microspheres for Rectal Delivery of Ceftriaxone Sodium. Drug Development and Industrial Pharmacy, 33: 691–700.
153. LDDI 0363-9045 1520-5762 Drug Development and Industrial Pharmacy, Vol. 33,
154. Adikwu M. U. and B. U. Alozie (2007). Application of snail mucin dispersed in detarium gum gel in wound healing. Scientific Research and Essay  2 (5), 195-198
155. Adikwu, M. U. And  Enebeke, T. C.  (2007). Evaluation of snail mucin dispersed in brachystegia gum gel as a wound healing agent. Animal Research International 4: 685-589.
156. M. U. Adikwu and Eraga S. O. (2007). Evaluation of the stability and rectal absorption of insulin-mucin complex.  Research and Reviews in the Biosciences 1 (3): 1-8
157. Adikwu, M. U. and Nwamara C. J. (2007). Formulation of Mucuna Gum Gels Containing Porcine Mucin for Topical Application. Indian J. Pharm. Res 6(3): 173-175.
158. M. U. Adikwu, C. C. Mbah and C. B. Ezenwanne (2006). Bioadhesive and release studies on riboflavine granulations prepared from cissus gum coprecipitated with gelatine. Journal of Raw Materials Research, 3 (2): 69-83
159. M. U. Adikwu and J. O. Onah (2007) Computational Studies for Evaluating the Mechanism of the Interaction of Chloranil with Ampicillin Using a Semi-Empirical Approach. Nigerian Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences 6: 9-14.
160. Olowosulu, A. K., Akpa, P. A., Eze, U. V. And Adikwu, M. U. (2008). Spectrophotometric analysis of Hibiscus sabdariffa colourant at different pH values.  Nig. J. Pharm. Sci. 7: 36-40
161. Builders, P. F.,    Kunle, O. O. and   Adikwu, M. U. (2008).Preparation and characterization of mucinated agarose: a mucin – agarose physical crosslink. Int. J. Pharm. 356: 174-80.
162. Momoh, MA and Adikwu M.U. (2007). Evaluation of Oral Insulin Delivery using Bovine Mucin in non - diabetic rats. Indian J. Pharm. Res. 6.
163. Attama, A. A. Mba, C. C. and Adikwu, M. U. (2007). Use of trona as a permeation enhancer for ointments prepared with beeswax extracted from native honeycombs. J. Pharm. Allied Sci. 4: 374-480
164. Esimone CO, Nworu CS, Adikwu MU, Odimegwu DC, Ezeugwu CO (2007). The effect of a new adaptogen, Garcinia kola seed, on the bioavailability of ofloxacin in humans, Scientific Research and Essays 2(10):482-285
165. Esimone CO, Adikwu MU, Nworu CS, Okoye FBC and Odimegwu D. C. (2007). Adaptogenic potentials of Camellia sinensis leaves, Garcinia kola and  Kola nitida seeds. Sci. Res. Essays 2(7):232-237.
166. Omeje, E. O., Adikwu, M. U., Esimone, C.O., Obonga, W.O., Esimone,  Okide, G. B. and Eberendu, O. C. (2007). Characterisation of polysaccharides from the fern Platycerium bifurcatum with expected biological activity. Journal of Phytomedicine and Therapeutics 12: 66-75
167. K.C. Ofokansi, P.A. Akpa and M.U. Adikwu. (2006).  Preparation, Characterization and in vitro release properties of cefuroxime sodium-loaded microspheres based on gelatin and its admixtures with porcine mucin. Nigerian Journal of Pharmaceutical Research, 5, 1: 127-135 .
168. Esimone CO, Nworu CS, Adikwu MU, Odimegwu DC, Ezeugwu CO (2007). The effect of a new adaptogen, Garcinia kola seed, on the bioavailability of ofloxacin in humans, Scientific Research and Essays 2(11): 482-485.
169. KC Ofokansi and M U Adikwu (2007). Formulation and Evaluation of Microspheres Based on Gelatin-Mucin Admixtures for the Rectal Delivery of Cefuroxime Sodium. Tropical Journal of Pharmaceutical Research; 6 (4): 825-832
170. Mshelbwala, K. Ojile, J. E.,Adikwu, M. U. and Ameh, B.1(2007). Tableting properties of the aqueous leave extract of Andrographis paniculata Nig. Journ. Pharm. Sci., 6 : 71 - 75
171. Omeje, E. O., Amayo, L., Adikwu, M. U., Osadebe, P. O. and Ibezim, E. C. (2008). Platelet response to methanolic and aqueous extracts of Euphorbia hirta. Nig. J. Nat. Prods. Med. 11: 44-47.
172. Iroha, I. R., Adikwu. M. U., Amadi. E. S., Aibinu, I. and Esimone, C. O. (2008). Charcateization of extended spectrum beta-lactamase producing E. coli from secondary and tertiary hospitals in Eastern Nigeria. Res. J. Microb. 3: 314-319.
173. Esimone, C. O., Kenneth C. Ofokansi, Michael U. Adikwu, Emmanuel C. Ibezim, Dominic O. Abonyi, Georgina N. Odaibo,  David O. Olaleye. (2007). An vitro evaluation of the antiviral activity of extracts from the lichen Parmelia perlata (L.) Ach. against three RNA viruses.  J Infect Developing Countries,  1(3): 315-320.
174. Iroha, I. R., Amadi, S. E., Adikwu, M. U., Esimone, C. O. (2008). Detection of plasmid borne extended Beta-lactamase enzymes in clinical isolates of E. coli from a community general hospital. Int. J. Mol. Med. Advan. Sci. 4: 45-48
175. Adikwu M. U. (2008). Curriculum Development in Science, Technology and Mathematics (STM). Proceedings of the 49th Annual Conference of the Science Teachers Association of Nigeria (STAN) at the Bayelsa State College of Arts and Science, Yenagoa, Bayelsa, State, August 26-31, 2008. Pp. 3-11.
176. Momoh, M. A. and Adikwu, M. U. (2008). Evaluation of the effect of colloidal silver on the antibacterial activity of ethanolic extract of the lichen Parmelia perlata, African Journal of Pharmacy and Pharmacology 2(6): 106-109
177. Philip F. Builders, Olobayo O. Kunle, Larry C. Okpaku, Modupe I. Builders, Anthony A. Attama and Michael U. Adikwu (2008). Preparation and evaluation of mucinated sodium alginate microparticles for oral delivery of insulin. European Journal of Pharmaceutics and Biopharmaceutics, 70,  777-783
178. Momoh, M. A. and Adikwu, M. U. (2008). Determination of hydrophile-lipophile balance (HLB) of bovine mucin for possible emulsifying properties. Animal Research International 5(2): 840 – 842
179. Adikwu, M. U.and Okolie, C. O.  (2009). The effect of snail mucin on the ulcer healing rate of clarithromycin.  Indian J. Pharm. Res. 8:  6-8.
180. MA Momoh, MU Adikwu, SO Eraga (2008). The Effect of Cast Films of Bovine Mucin and Prosopis Gum Containing Cicatrin® Powder on Wound Healing. Dhaka University Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences.  7 (1) 7-10
181. Momo, M. A., Ibezim, E. C., Adikwu, M, U. and Okechi, O. C. (2009). Isolation and characterisation of thermostable enzyme-producing species of Bacillus species of pharmaceutical importance using animal dung. Journal of Pharmacy Research,  2 (5): 808-810
182. Okore, V. C. and  Adikwu, M. U. (2009). Application of polymers in the Pharmaceutical Sciences, In: Polymers and Polymer Applications; edited by, A. A. Attama, and C. O. Esimone, Jolyn Publishers, Nsukka pp. 49 - 63
183. Adikwu, M. U. (2009). Nigeria country report on post-basic education. Proceedings of the International Council of Associations for Science Education (Theme: Meeting Challenges to Sustainable Development in Africa). Jack Holbrook and Paul Eniayeju, editors; Abuja, May24-29, pp.  202-207 
184. Iroha, I. R., Adikwu, M. U., Esimone, C. O., Aibinu, I. And Amadi, E. S. (2009). Extended spectrum β-lactamse (ESBL) in E. coli extracted from a tertiary hospital in Enugu State. Pak. J. Med. Sci., 25(2), 279-282.
185. Ofokansi, K. C., Okorie, O. and Adikwu, M U (2009). Biodegradable microspheres based on   gelatine-porcine admixtures: in vitro and in vivo studies; Biol. Pharm. Bull. 32: 1754- 1759
186. Ngwu MI, Adikwu MU, Ibezim EC, Odimegwu DC, Ngwu GI and Esimone CO (2009). Susceptibility Pattern of a Clinical Isolate of Staphyloccocus aureus to the Combined Activity of Herbal Preparation of Azadirachta indica and some Antibiotics. International Journal of Health Research 2(3): 279-286.
187. Eze, E. I., Ezugwu, C. N. and Adikwu, M. U. (2009). Sensitivity pattern of clinical isolates of Candida albicans from HIV/AIDS patients to combined Physcia grisea extract and tioconazole. Global Journal of Pure and Applied Science, 15:  301-304
188. Builders, P. F. Chukwu, C., Obidike, I., Builders, M. I., Attama, A. A. and Adikwu, M. U. (2009). A novel xyloglucan gum from the seeds of Afzelia africana Sc. Pers.: Some functional and physicochemical prpoterties. Int. J. Green Pharmacy, April-June 5: 112-118
189. Momoh MA, Adikwu MU, and Attama AA (2009). Evaluation of wound healing effect of gelatin and polyethyleneglycol (PEG) containing Cicatrin® powder.  Arch. Pharm. Sci. Res. 1(1) 54 - 57.
190. Ezeabasili SI, Ibezim EC, Adikwu MU, Attama AA and Ugoeze KC. (2009) Studies of some animal fats as lipid bases in the formulation of some medicated semi – solid dosage forms I: physicochemical properties. Int. Conf. Polymer Dev. Applic., VOL. 1, 87-91.
191. Ezeabasili SI, Ibezim EC, Adikwu MU, Attama AA, Ugoeze KC (2009). Studies of some animal fats as lipid bases in the formulation of Some medicated semi – solid dosage forms II: release of salicylic acid from ointments. Int. Conf. Polymer Dev. Applic, VOL. 1, 103-110
192. Ezeabasili SI, Ibezim EC, Adikwu MU, Attama AA and Ugoeze KC (2009). Studies of some animal fats as lipid bases in the formulation of some medicated semi – solid dosage forms iii: rheological and stability studies of salicylic acid ointments. Int. Conf. Polymer Dev. Applic., VOL. 1, 119-125.
193. Ezeabasili SI, Ibezim EC, Adikwu MU, Attama AA and Ugoeze KC (2009). Studies of some animal fats as lipid bases in the formulation of some medicated semi – solid dosage forms iv: release of hydrocortisone acetate from creams. Int. Conf. Polymer Dev. Applic., VOL. 1, 132-138.
194. Momoh, M. A., Adikwu, M. U., Nwachi, U. E., Attama, A. A. and Gugu, T (2009). In vitro evaluation of bioadhesive and release properties of thiamine hydrochloride formulation from gelatine, gellan as their admixtures. Bio-Research, 7: 
195. Ezeabasili SI, Ibezim EC, Adikwu MU, Attama AA and Ugoeze KC (2009). Studies of some animal fats as lipid bases in the formulation of some medicated semi– solid dosage forms v: rheological and stability studies of hydrocortisone acetate creams. Int. Conf. Polymer Dev. Applic.,  1, 151-159.
196. Nnamani PO, Ibezim EC, Attama AA, Adikwu MU  (2010). Surface modified solid lipid microparticles based on homolipids and Softisan® 142: preliminary characterization. Asian Pacific Journal of Tropical Medicine 3:  1-5.
197. Momoh M. A., Adikwu M. U., Ibezim C. E., Ofokansi K. C., Attama A. A.  (2010). Thermal characterisation of PEGylated-mucin. Asian Pacific Journal of Tropical.  Asian Pacific J. Trop. Med. 3(6), 412-420.
198. Nnamani, P. O., Adikwu, M. U., Attama, A. A. and Eze, O.C. (2010). Polyelectrolyte complexes of Irvingia gabonensis gum and gelatin: performance of suspended chalk particles. Journal of Pharmaceutical Research, 9: 117-121.
199. Nnamani, P. O., Adikwu, M. U., Attama, A. A. And Ibezim, E. C. (2010). SRMS142 based solid lipid microparticles: application in oral delivery of glibenclamide to diabetic rats. European Journal of Pharmaceutics and Biopharmaceutics, 76(1):68-74.
200. M.A. Momoh, M.U. Adikwu and A.R. Oyi (2010). Vernonia amygdalina Extract and CD4+ Cell Counts: An Immune Study. Global Journal of Biotechnology & Biochemistry 5 (2): 92-96.
201. Adikwu, M. U. (2010). The Nigerian Education Roadmap and its ICT Content: The Role of STEP-B. Proceedings of the International Conference of Associations of Scientific Education (ICASE), Tartu, Estonia: pp. 14-15
202. Adikwu, M. U. and Obaje, A. (2010). Science and Technology Education Post-Basic (STEP-B): Key contributions to innovations in science and technology Education in Nigeria.  Proceedings of the International Conference of Associations of Scientific Education (ICASE), Tartu, Estonia: pp. 15-18
203. Nnamani, P.O., Ibezim, E.C., Attama, A.A. and Adikwu, M.U. (2010). New approach to solid lipid microparticles using biocompatible homolipids-templated heterolipid microcarriers for cimetidine delivery. Nig. J. Pharm. Res. . 8(1), 19 – 35.
204. Nnamani, P.O., Attama, A.A., Ibezim, E.C., and Adikwu, M.U. (2010). Piroxicam-loaded PEGylated tallow fat-based solid lipid microparticles: characterization and in vivo evaluation. Nigerian J. Pharm. Res. 8(1), 92 – 111.
205. Adikwu M. U.  (2011). Binding of Staphylococcus aureus onto bovine intestinal mucin. J. Pharm. Res. 10 : 30-33.
206. Adikwu M. U., Builders P. F., Ezenwa P. and Kunle O. O. (2011). Generation of mucinated cellulosic microfibers by mucin and microcrystalline cellulose hybridization; potentials for nanomedicine. J.Nanotech. Prog. Int. (JONPI)  4: 35 - 50
207. Momoh, M. A, Adikwu, M. U, Ibezim, E. C and Attama, A. A (2011). Effect of metformin and Vernonia amygdalina leaf extract loaded PEGylated- mucin formulation on haematological, kidney and liver indices of healthy and Diabetes rats. J. Pharmacy Research, 4: 3455-3459
208. Odimegwu DC, Ibezim DC, Adikwu MU, Boniface JAE, Ogbu HI and Esimone CO (2011). Bioassy-tracked temperature stress-induced chemical degradation of bioactive wound healing antibacterial extract of Dissotis theifolia stem dispersed in a pharmaceutical cream and ointment. International Journal of Applied Research in Natural Products 4 (1): 20-28.
209. Adikwu, M. U.,  A. A.  Attama, L. Adima and  F. C. Okafor (2012). The effect of pyrodextrin source, pyrodextrin variation and storage temperature on the stability of paracetamol formulations: a statistical appraisal. J. Pharm. Res. (India )(Accepted).
210. Adikwu, M. U., Ibezim E C, Okafor J O, and Akpa PA (2012). Transdermal permeation of salicylic acid embedded in an array of formulations based on mucinated honey across excised experimental rat skin. J. Pharm. Res. (India). 11: 29-32.
211. Adikwu, M. U. and Okafor J. O . (2012). Application of two animal products, mucin and honey, in wound healing. African Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences and Pharmacy (USA) 3: 1-17.
212. Momoh, M. A, Adikwu, M. U and Ugwu, A. A, (2012). Insulin-Loaded Mucin-Eudragit Complexation: A Rectal Delivery Approach. Journal of Pharmacy Research 5(4),2052-2056
213. Adikwu M U, Okafor J O and Ibezim E C (2012). Evaluation of a mucin-honey formulation for healing in full thickness experimental wounds in rats. Journal of Pharmaceutical Research11: 49-55.
214. MU Adikwu, JO Okafor, EC Ibezim (2013). Application of Mucin and Honey Dispersed in Creams and their Wound Healing Properties. African Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences and Pharmacy 4: 1-46
215. Esimone, C. O., Ihekwereme, C. P.,  Okoye, I. E. M U Adikwu (2013). Urinary Elimination of Ofloxacin in Humans is Reduced by TEA and Kola nitida Seed. African Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences and Pharmacy 4: 70-82
216. Ejikeugwu Chika, Ikegbunam Moses, Ugwu Chigozie1, Araka Olisa, Iroha Ifeanyichukwu, Adikwu Michael, Esimone Charles. (2012). Evaluation of antibacterial activity of the leave extracts of Buchholzia coriacea. Asian Journal of Pharmaceutical and Biological Research 2: 204-208.
217. Ejikeugwu P.C., Ugwu C.M., Araka C.O., Gugu T.H., Iroha I.R., Adikwu M.U., Esimone C.O. (2012). Imipenem and meropenem resistance amongst ESBL producing Escherichia coli and Klebsiella pneumonia clinical isolates. International Research Journal of Microbiology  3: 339-344.
218. Ejikeugwu Chika, Iroha Ifeanyichukwu, Adikwu Michael and Esimone Charles (2013). Susceptibility and detection of extended spectrum b-lactamase enzymes from otitis media pathogens. American Journal of Infectious Diseases 9: 24-29.
219. N. T. Ujam, A. N. Oli, M. N. Ikegbunam, M. U. Adikwu and C. O. Esimone (2013). Antimicrobial Resistance Evaluation of Organisms Isolated from Liquid Herbal Products Manufactured and Marketed in South Eastern Nigeria. British Journal of Pharmaceutical Research Volume 3: 523-525.
220. Duru Carissa, Nwanegbo Edward, Adikwu M. U., Ejikeugwu Chika and Esimone Charles. (2013). Extended-Spectrum eta-Lactamase-Producing
221. Escherichia coli Strains of Poultry Origin in Owerri, Nigeria. World Journal of Medical Sciences 8 (4): 349-354, 2013.
222. Adikwu M. U. (2014). Science and technology development initiatives in Nigeria: the case of STEP-B. The STEMfest Journal (In press).
223. Nnamani, O. P;  Attama, A. A; C. Kenechukwu, F; Ibezim, E. C.;  Adikwu, M. U. (2013). Pharmacodynamics of Piroxicam from Novel Solid Lipid Microparticles Formulated with Homolipids from Bos indicus. Current Drug Delivery, 10 (6), 645-655
224. Nwodo J. N., Ntie-Kang, F., Akachukwu I., Ngwa, V.F. Simoben, C.V. Sippl, W., Adikwu, M. U., Mbaze, L. M. (2014). Molecular Modelling of Potential Anticancer Agents from African Medicinal Plants. J. Chem. Inf. Model., (Accepted) Publication Date (Web): August 13, 2014 (Article)DOI: 10.1021/ci5003697
225. MA Momoh;  MO Adedokun;  MU Adikwu and CE Ibezim (2014) In vitro Evaluation of PEGylated-Mucin Matrix as Carrier for Oral Delivery of Metformin Hydrochloride, Tropical Journal of Pharmaceutical Research; 13 (7): 1039-1045
226. C. Mbah, P. Builders, I. Nzekwe, O. Kunle, M. U. Adikwu, A. Attama. Formulation and in vitro evaluation of pH-responsive ethosomes for vaginal delivery of metronidazole. J. DRUG DEL. SCI. TECH., 24 (6) 565-571:  2014
227. Emmanuel O. Olorunsola , Partap G. Bhatia, Babajide A. Tytler, Michael U. Adikwu (2014).  Some chemical characteristics of novel hemicellulosic Gums From seeds of Afzelia africana and Prosopis. West African Journal of Pharmacy;  25: 31-40
228. Sylvester O Eraga, Magnus A Iwuagwu and Michael U Adikwu (2014).
229. Evaluation of the Suspending Properties of the Co-precipitate of Irvingia gabonesis Gum and Gelatin. Tropical Journal of Pharmaceutical Research; 13 (6): 843-848
230. Emmanuel O. Olorunsola, Partap G. Bhatia, Babajide A. Tytler, Michael U. Adikwu (2014). Surface activity and hydrophile-lipophile balance of hydrophilic polymers from exudates of cashew and khaya plants. / International Journal of Biological & Pharmaceutical Research; 5: 443-448
231. Chukwuemeka S. Nworu, Stella A. Ihim, Festus B. C. Okoye, Charles O. Esimone, Michael U. Adikwu, and Peter A. Akah (2015). Immunomodulatory and immunorestorative activities of β-D-glucan-rich extract and polysaccharide fraction of mushroom, Pleurutus tuberregium. Pharmaceutical Biology, Posted online on April 10, 2015. (doi:10.3109/13880209.2014.991838)
232. Norbert Nwankwo1, Michael U. Adikwu, Ignatus Okafor (2015).  HIV Tropism Prediction: Digital Signal Processing-Based Bioinformatics Approach is Non-Sequence Alignment Dependent. Computational Biology and Bioinformatics, 2015; 3(2): 21-30
233. Ngozi Justina Nwodo, Akachukwu  Ibezim, Fidele  Ntie-Kang ,
234. Micheal Umale Adikwu, Chika John Mbah (2015). Combating Trypanosomiasis with Plants and Derived Products from Nigeria. Molecules 20:  7750-7771.
235. Adikwu, M. U. (2015). Drug, Food and Environmental Analysis in Rural Africa: The Need for More Action. Pharmaceutica Analytica Acta 6: 375-376
236. Adikwu M. U. (2015). Strengthening business in Nigeria through company registration: The Pharmacists Council of Nigeria Model. J. Soc. Sci. Res. 1: 20-24.
237. Uduma Eke Osonwa, Michael Umale Adikwu , Stanley Chijioke Eluu , Linda Onyeka Anagu , Charles Okechukwu Esimone (2015). Potentiation of Antimalarial Activity of Chloroquine by Chlorpheniramine in Plasmodium berghei-Infected Mice.  7: 77-86
238. Ejikeugwu Chika , Esimone Charles , Iroha Ifeanyichukwu , Ugwu Chigozie , Ezeador Chika, Duru Carissa and Adikwu Michael (2016). Phenotypic Detection of AmpC BetaLactamase among Anal Pseudomonas aeruginosa Isolates in a Nigerian Abattoir. ARCHIVES OF CLINICAL MICROBIOLOGY: 7: 1-5
239. Orji JI, Akpa PA and Adikwu MU (2015). Physicochemical Properties of Co-Precipitate of Plantain Peel Cellulose and Gelatin. J Pharm Drug Deliv Res 4:4-7
240. Osonwa, U. E.,  Adikwu, M. U.,  Eluu, S. C., Anagu, L. O. and  Esimone, C. O. (2015). Potentiation of antimalarial activity of chloroquine by chlorpheniramine in plasmodium berghei-infected mice. Afr. J Pharm Res Dev; 7(2): 77-86.
241. Ihekwereme, C. P., Okoye, I. E., Esimone, C. O. and Adikwu, M. U. (2015). Concomitant use of tea (Carmellia sinensis) may inhibit the antimicrobial activity of ciprofloxacin in the treatment of urinary tract infections. Afr. J. Pharm. Res. Dev; 7: 137-141
242. Ejikeugwu, C., Duru, C., Iroha, I., Ugwu, M., Nwakaeze, E., Oguejiofor, B., Esimone, C., and Adikwu M. (2016). Phenotypic Screening of Clinical Isolates of Escherichia coli, Klebsiella pneumoniae and Pseudomonas aeruginosa for Metallo-Beta-Lactamase. Life Science Journal, 13: 77-82
243. Ihekwereme CP, Nduka SO, Okoye IE, Esimone CO, Adikwu MU (2016) Pharmacokinetics and drug interactions of herbal medicines: the effect of Garcinia kola and Carmellia sinensis on norfloxacin use in the treatment of urinary tract infections Journal of Pharmaceutical and Allied Sciences. Vol. 13 (2): 2383 - 2391
244. Olurinsola,  E. O., Tytler, A. B., Bhatia, P. G. and Adikwu, M. U. (2016). Thermochemical properties of hydrophilic polymers from cashew and khaya exudates and their ion drug delivery. Journal of Drug Delivery. Article ID 7496585, 7 pages
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246. Olurinsola,  E. O., Tytler, A., Bhatia, P. G. and Adikwu, M. U. (2016). Compatibility studies of cashew and prosopis gums with some artemisinin derivatives. Nig. J. Pharm. 50: 35-53.
247. Ejikeugwu, C., Iroha, I., Ugwu, M., Oguejiofor, B., Eze, C. A., Araka, O., Orji, O., Esimone, C., and Adikwu, M. U. (2016). Phenotypic detection of AmpC enzymes and antimicrobial susceptibility of Klebsiella spp. isolated from abattoir. Int. J. Appl. Microbiol. Biotech. Res. 4: 117-121
248. Ibezim A, Mbah CJ, Ntie-Kang F, Adikwu UM, Nwodo NJ (2016) Virtual screening of Trypanosoma Inhibitors from Nigeria. J Cheminform 8 ((Suppl 1)):1–26
249. ANYEBE, S.N., ALLAGH, T.S., OYI, R.A., OFOKANSI, K.C., ADIKWU, M.U., OLAYEMI, O.J. AND TYTLER, B.A. (2016). Evaluation of EudragitRS100 and hydroxyl methylcellulose system in solid dispersion of piroxicam. Nig. J. Sci. Res. 15: 120-125
250. Olorunsola, E.O, Bhatia, P.G, Tytler, B.A and Adikwu, M.U (2016). Hydration and swelling dynamics of some tropical hydrophilic polymers. Nig. J.  Pharm. Sci.  15: 41-47
251. Uduma, E. O., Chidozie, S. O., Abali, S. O., Uwaezuoke, O. J. and Adikwu, M. U. (2017).  West African Journal of Pharmacy 28: 1-12
252. Olorunsola, E. O., Bhatia, P. G., Tytler, B. A., Adedokun, M. O. and Adikwu, M. U. (2017). Dissolution and permeation characteristics of artemether tablets formulated with two gums of different surface activity. Tropical Journal of Pharmaceutical Research; 16 (5): 981-988
253. Olorunsola, E. O., Bhatia, P. G., Tytler, B. A., Adedokun, M. O. and Adikwu, M. U. (2017). Optimisation of artesunate delivery by formulation in a delayed release propospis hemicellulose matrix. J. App. Pharm. Sci. 7: 142-146.